Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cyclingA major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained

Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars

The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and savingCoffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museumFashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityPet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans

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• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·Music festival draws over 50000 attendees over the weekend
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A bookstore offered 20% off all books during a holiday sale, attracting record numbers of customers
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness